Sony Projector VPL-FHZ700L User Manual

							31The Connection/Power Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
*10:When “Standby Mode” is set to “Low,” the network and network control function cannot be 
operated while the projector is in standby mode. 
						

							32The Installation Menu
The Installation Menu
The Installation menu is used for installing the projector.
Setting items Description
Edge BlendingOn/Off: When set to “On,” the Edge Blending function is enabled. Set to 
“Off” when you do not project using multiple projectors.
Blending 
RangeSets the edge blending width.
After selecting the blending position, a marker will be displayed.
To p : Adjusts the top width of the screen.
Bottom: Adjusts the bottom width of the screen.
Left: Adjusts the left width of the screen.
Right: Adjusts the right width of the screen.
Zone Black 
Level Adj.
*1 
*2Adjust so that the overlapped part is not noticeably bright when a dark 
image is displayed. 
Select the correction zone “Adjust Zone 1” through “Adjust Zone 9,” and 
set the adjustment values.
Blend 
GammaSets the mode of the gamma curve of the overlapped area.
Mode 1: Provides a gentle gamma correction curve.
Mode 2: 
Mode 3: 
Mode 4: 
Mode 5: Provides a sharp gamma correction curve.
Reset Resets the adjusted values to their default values.
Image Split
Off/Left-side Area/Right-side Area: Divides the input signal from the 
computer in half, and displays an enlarged image of the left-side or right-side 
area on the screen.
*3
Screen Fitting*4HV Keystone/Warping: You can choose the way to correct image twist.
V Keystone
*5 *6This is displayed when “HV Keystone” is selected in “Screen Fitting.”
The higher the setting, the narrower the top of the projected image. The 
lower the setting, the narrower the bottom of the projected image.
H Keystone
*5 *6This is displayed when “HV Keystone” is selected in “Screen Fitting.”
The higher the setting, the narrower the right side of the projected image. 
The lower the setting, the narrower the left side of the projected image.
Wa r p i n g
 *6This is displayed when “Warping” is selected in “Screen Fitting.”
Adjust: Corrects image twist.
Reset: Resets the adjusted values to their default values.
Image FlipHV/H/V/Off: Flips the projected image horizontally and/or vertically 
according to the installation method. 
						

							33The Installation Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Installation AttitudeLink to Image Flip/Right Side Up/Upside Down/Front Down/Front Up/
Portrait 1/Portrait 2: Change the cooling setting to suit to the installation 
attitude. When set to “Link to Image Flip,” the cooling setting changes 
based on the setting of “Image Flip.”
*7 Continuing to use the wrong setting 
may affect component reliability.
High Altitude ModeOn/Off: Set to “On” when using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or 
higher. Continuing to use the wrong setting may affect component 
reliability.
Screen Aspect16:10/16:9/4:3: For switching the display area to suit to the screen.
Panel Alignment*9This feature allows you to adjust the gaps in the color of characters or the 
picture.
When set to “On,” “Adjust Color” and “Pattern Color” can be assigned and 
adjusted. 
Adjust Item: Selects how to make adjustments from below.
Shift: Shifts the whole picture and makes adjustments.
Zone: Selects the desired range and makes adjustments.
Adjust Color: Assigns the desired color to adjust the gaps in color. Select 
“R” (Red) or “B” (Blue) to make adjustments based on “G” (Green).
Pattern Color: Select “R/G” (Red and Green) or “R/G/B” (White, all 
colors) when “Adjust Color” is “R” (Red). Select “B/G” (Blue and Green) 
or “R/G/B” (White, all colors) when the “Adjust Color” is “B” (Blue).
Adjust: The shift adjustment and zone adjustment of the color selected in 
“Adjust Color” can be made with V/v/B/b keys.
Reset: The panel alignment settings are initialized to their factory preset 
values. Setting items Description
Horizontal installation Right Side Up
Upside DownFront Down
(Projects 
downward)Fr o nt  U p
(Projects 
upward)
Vertical installation
Portrait installation Po r t r ai t  1*
8 (The 
buttons of the 
unit face up)Por trait 2*8 (The 
buttons of the 
unit face down) 
						

							34The Installation Menu
*1: You cannot adjust anything other than the targeted adjustment zones in “Zone Black Level Adj.”
*2: When selecting the correction zone of “Zone Black Level Adj.,” the targeted correction zone 
flashes twice.
*3: If the Screen Aspect is set to 16:10 and input signal is 16:10 or 16:9, the image will be projected 
at the correct aspect. This function is not available when displaying two pictures. 
*4: When “Edge Blending” is set to “On,” “Screen Fitting” (HV Keystone/Warping) is not 
displayed.
*5: Depending on the position adjusted with the lens shift feature, the aspect ratio of the image may 
change from the original or projected image may be distorted with Keystone adjustment.
*6: Since the HV Keystone/Warping adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may 
deteriorate.
*7: Select “Link to Image Flip” only for horizontal installation. Be sure to select “Front Down” or 
“Front Up” for a vertical installation, or “Portrait 1” or “Portrait 2” for a portrait installation, to 
match the installation direction of the projector. (Refer to the figures.)
*8: In the case of a portrait installation, pay attention not to block the ventilation holes (exhaust/
intake).
*9: Depending on the adjustment value of “Panel Alignment,” the color and resolution may be 
changed.
*10:The brightness and color of the projected image may not match completely, even after you adjust 
“Brightness” and “Color.” Color Matching
*10Adjust/Reset: For correcting the brightness and color of the whole 
projected image manually from the signal level in six steps.
Notes
Setting items Description 
						

							35The Information Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Information Menu
The Information menu enables you to confirm various information on the projector, such as the 
total usage hours of a light.
*1: These items may not be displayed depending on the input signal.Items Description
Model Name Displays the model name.
Serial No. Displays the serial number.
fH / fV (horizontal 
frequency/vertical 
frequency)
*1
Displays the horizontal frequency/vertical frequency/signal type of the 
current input signal.
Light Timer Indicates the total usage time of a light.
Note 
						

							36Using Network Features
BNetwork
Using Network 
Features
Connection to the network allows you to 
operate the following features:
 Checking the current status of the 
projector via a Web browser.
 Remotely controlling the projector via a 
Web browser.
 Receiving the e-mail report for the 
projector.
 Making the network settings for the 
projector.
 Supports network monitoring and control 
protocol (Advertisement, PJ Talk, PJ Link, 
SNMP, AMX DDDP [Dynamic Device 
Discovery Protocol], Crestron 
RoomView).
 When connecting this projector with the 
network, consult with the network 
administrator. The network must be secured.
 When using this projector connected with the 
network, access the Control window via a 
Web browser and change the access 
limitation of the factory preset values 
(page 37). It is recommended to change the 
password regularly.
 When the setting on the Web browser is 
completed, close the Web browser to log out.
 The menu displays used for the explanation 
below may be different depending on the 
model you are using.
 Supported Web browsers are Internet 
Explorer 8/9/10.
 The menu displays only English.
 If the browser of your computer is set to [Use 
a proxy server] when you have access to the 
projector from your computer, click the 
check mark to set accessing without using a 
proxy server.
 SNMP, AMX DDDP, and Crestron 
RoomView do not support IPv6.
1Connect the LAN cable.
2Set the network settings for the 
projector using “Network Setting” on 
the Connection/Power menu 
(page 29).
3Start a web browser on the computer, 
enter the following in the address field, 
then press the Enter key on your 
computer.
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx: IP address for the 
projector)
When connecting with IPv6 
addresses

You can confirm the IP address of the 
projector under “Network Setting” on 
the Connection/Power menu (page 29).
The following window appears in the 
We b  b r o w s e r :
Once you make the network settings, you 
can open the Control window only by 
performing step 3 of this procedure.
Notes
Displaying the Control 
Window of the Projector with 
a Web Browser
LAN cable 
(straight type) 
(not supplied)
Hub, router, etcLAN 
terminal 
						

							37Using Network Features
Network
How to operate the Control window
Switching the page
Click one of the Page Switching buttons to 
display the desired setting page.
Setting the access limitation
You can limit a user for accessing any 
particular page.
Administrator: Allowed access to all 
pages
User: Allowed access to all pages except 
the Setup page
Set under [Password] of the Setup page.
When you access the Setup page for the first 
time, enter “root” for the user name and 
enter “Projector” for the password.
The name of the administrator is preset to 
“root.”
When you change the password, input a new 
password after deleting the password 
(*****) that was set.
The password of the administrator and user 
can be set using up to 16 characters for each.
If you forget your password, consult with 
qualified Sony personnel.
You can confirm the current settings for the 
projector on the Information page.
You can control the projector from the 
computer on the Control page.
The functions of the buttons shown in the 
operation area are the same as those of the 
keys on the supplied Remote Commander.
Set the e-mail report function on the Setup 
page.
Note
Page Switching buttons
Entry area for [Administrator]
Entry area for [User]
Confirming the Information 
regarding the Projector
Operating the Projector from 
a Computer
Using the e-mail report 
Function
Information area
Operation area 
						

							38Using Network Features
Entered values will not be applied unless 
you click on [Apply].
1Click on [Owner information] to enter 
the owner information recorded in the 
e-
mail report.
2Set the timing of the e-mail report.
Click on [Mail Report] to open the Mail 
Report page.
Maintenance Reminder: Set the timing 
for maintenance. To reset 
Maintenance Reminder, check the 
RESET check box and then click on 
[Apply].
3Enter the outgoing e-mail address in 
the Email Address box then check the 
Report Timing check box of the e-mail 
report to be sent.
4Set the mail account for sending e-
mail reports.
Mail Address: Enter the e-mail address.
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): Enter 
the address of outgoing mail server 
(SMTP).
Required Authentication: Check this 
check box if authentication is required 
for sending e-mail.
Requires the use of POP 
Authentication before send email 
(POP before SMTP): Check this 
check box to arrange for POP 
authentication to be performed before 
sending e-mail.
Incoming Mail Server (POP3): Enter 
the address of the incoming-mail 
server (POP3) to be used for POP3 
authentication.
Account Name: Enter the mail account.
Password: Enter the password.
SMTP Authentication: Check this 
check box to arrange for SMTP 
authentication to be performed before 
sending e-mail.
Account Name: Enter the mail account.
Password: Enter the password.
5Confirm the contents of the e-mail 
report.
When you click on [View] is pressed, the 
contents of the e-mail report are 
displayed.
6Send the test mail.
Check on the Send test mail check box 
then click on [Apply] to send your test 
mail to the e-mail address you set.
 The e-mail report function is not available 
because the network which Outbound Port25
Blocking is used cannot be connected to the 
SMTP server.
 You cannot use the following characters to 
enter the characters in the text box: “  ”, “ “ 
”, “ \ ”, “ & ”, “ < ”, “ > ”
1Owner information button
2
3
4
6
5
Mail Report button
Notes 
						

							39Indicators
Others
BOthers
Indicators
The indicators allow checking the status and notify you of abnormal operation of the projector.
If the projector exhibits abnormal status, address the problem in accordance with the table 
below.
ON/STANDBY indicator
WARNING indicator
StatusMeaning/Remedies
Lights in red The projector is in standby mode.
Flashes in green  The projector is ready to operate after having been turned on. 
 The light source cools after the projector is turned off.
Lights in green The projector’s power is on.
Lights in orange The projector is in With No Input (Light Cutoff), or Quick Reboot 
standby mode.
Flashes in red The projector is in abnormal status. Symptoms are indicated by 
number of flashes. Address the problem in accordance with the 
following. If the symptom is shown again, consult with qualified Sony 
personnel.
Flashes twice The internal temperature is unusually high. Check the items below.
 Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
 Check to see if the air filter is not clogged.
 Check if “Installation Attitude” on the Installation menu is correctly 
selected.
Flashes six times Unplug the AC power cord from a wall outlet. After checking that the 
ON/STANDBY indicator goes out, plug the power cord to a wall 
outlet again then turn on the projector.
Other number of 
flashesConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
StatusMeaning/Remedies
Flashes in red Symptoms are indicated by number of flashes. Address the problem in 
accordance with the following.
Flashes twice  The air filter units are not attached securely.
Flashes three times The light source does not light. Turn off the power and consult with 
qualified Sony personnel.
Flashes six times The lens is not mounted on the projector.
Flashes eight times Drop impact has been detected.
If you detect an abnormal condition, consult with qualified Sony 
personnel. If no abnormality is detected, unplug the AC power cord 
from a wall outlet. After checking that the ON/STANDBY indicator 
goes out, plug the power cord to a wall outlet again then turn on the 
projector. 
						

							40Messages List
Messages List
When any of the messages listed below appears on the projected image, address the problem in 
accordance with the table below.
MessageMeaning/RemedyPage
Clean the filter.
Projector temperature is 
high. The light will turn 
off in 1 minute.Check the items below.
 Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
 Check to see if the air filter is not clogged.
 Check if “Installation Attitude” on the Installation menu is 
correctly selected.3, 33, 
43
Frequency is out of 
range!Change the output setting of the connected equipment to one 
for signals supported by the projector.51
Please check Input-A 
Signal Sel.Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” to “Auto” or select the input signal 
type to suit to the input signal.29
Clean the filter.
Projector temperature is 
high.
Switching to High 
Altitude Mode.At an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, if you are not using the 
projector, check the items below.
 Check that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
 Check that the air filter is not clogged.
 Check if “Installation Attitude” on the Installation menu is 
correctly selected.3, 33, 
43
Not applicable! Invalid key pressed. 5
The panel keys are 
locked!“Panel Key Lock” is set to “On.” 28
Lens Control is locked! “Lens Control” is set to “Off.” 28
Function is locked! The function is locked by external control. 5, 16, 
17, 
18, 
32, 32
Projector will shutdown 
soon.
Press ?/1 Key to 
Restart.The ?/1 key was pressed and the projector will be shut down 
soon. To cancel shutdown, press the ?/1 key again (the 
projector will remain on). To turn off the projector directly, 
press and hold the ?/1 key.20
Light Dimming Reduces light output when “With Static Signal” is set. When 
any change in signal is detected, or an operation (remote 
control or control panel) is performed, normal brightness is 
restored.30
Constant Brightness 
cannot be maintained.Although “Constant Brightness” is selected, the brightness that 
is set cannot be maintained due to the lifetime of the light 
source. Consult with qualified Sony personnel.29